There are a lot of ways to return a rental car when you’re in a hurry. This video is over a year old, but I hadn’t seen it. And, the potential for driver injury aside, this has to be one of the more amazing/amusing…
Las Vegas is healing on the outside. But, there’s plenty of hurt you can’t see when you’re walking through a casino or down the Strip. The memorial at the Welcome To Las Vegas sign is crowded with people, flowers, candle, music and mourning.
An unexpected encounter creates another great memory. I hope you’ll indulge me this diversion from miles and points.
Just a few idle thoughts. 3, to be exact.
A brief (significant) moment outside the world of travel: I got off a plane earlier this evening to the news that Nelson Mandela had died. Certainly not specifically travel related, but this is a piece of news that crosses all walks of life. South…
Just a quick note to let everyone know the site will be undergoing some updates on Monday. Once everything is done I’ll be able to add a few features to make the site more useful for everyone. I’ll be posting over the weekend, but…
A brief sidestep from travel to follow up on a post I wrote last year about the proposed NYC ban on sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces. A state judge has put a restraining order in place, enjoining the city from moving forward with…
Okay, so it’s not as sexy as American Airlines Executive Platinum status. But, Starbucks is selling a unique $450 gift card, featured on Gilt. It’s a 20-gram etched stainless steel card that, according to the article, actually costs more to make than what they…
A new low for government intervention has been ratified. Mayor Bloomberg received approval from the NYC Health Board to ban sodas, sweetened teas and juices in sizes bigger than 16 oz. A nod to Ron for sending the article along to me. As I…
I grabbed a slightly earlier flight home on Friday and was home in time to spend a little time with my daughter (never a bad thing!). We decided to jump in the pool after it got dark for Catherine’s first night swim. She was…